This summer, elevate your vacation experience with award-winning AmaWaterways. Offering a seamless blend of unparalleled luxury, authentic cultural experiences and unrivaled service, AmaWaterways cruises are the perfect way to uncover the heart of Europe during the sunniest season with itineraries that glide along the continent’s most iconic rivers, including the Danube, the Rhine, the Seine and the Douro.
One of the greatest benefits of cruising with AmaWaterways in the summer is the opportunity to enjoy the destinations along the rivers at their most vibrant. Longer daylight hours mean more time to explore picturesque towns, verdant vineyards and iconic landmarks. Picture yourself sipping a cocktail on the Sun Deck as you glide past rolling hills and historic castles, or strolling through one of the continent’s lively capitals, such as Paris or Budapest, along illuminated streets on warm summer evenings.
On board, you’ll experience the height of luxury, as AmaWaterways’ fleet is renowned for its spacious, thoughtfully designed ships that welcome an average of just 156 guests per sailing. Enjoy regionally inspired cuisine prepared with fresh, local ingredients, each meal complemented by wines sourced from the regions you’re visiting. Whether taking a leisurely dip in the pool or enjoying evening entertainment in the lounge, you’ll find the atmosphere as relaxing as it is enriching.
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Summer is also an ideal time to take advantage of AmaWaterways’ thoughtfully curated excursions, included at no extra cost. Aboard the seven-night Enticing Douro itinerary through Portugal, the sun-kissed Douro River Valley comes alive with vibrant colors and rich flavors. Rambling vineyards and rolling hills create a breathtaking backdrop as you cruise through this unique region. In Porto, the picturesque “City of Bridges,” you can stroll through the historic quarter on a guided tour, offered at both regular and gentle paces, before savoring a sweet Port wine tasting on a warm summer afternoon. Venture into Spain for a day-long excursion to Salamanca, the UNESCO-designated “Golden City,” where golden sandstone buildings shimmer under the summer sun. Throughout your journey, enjoy meals at local quintas, or wine estates, where freshly prepared, seasonally inspired meals perfectly complement the warm, leisurely days of summer.
Enhance your summer getaway with AmaWaterways’ Complimentary Land Package offer. Add up to four nights on select 2025 departures and delve deeper into the regions you’re visiting, with stays in 4- and 5-star hotels, guided excursions, transfers and luggage service all included. In Portugal, you can extend your journey with three nights in Lisbon, where you will be awed by the UNESCO-designated Belém Tower; explore Pena Palace, a wonderful fairytale castle dating back to Portugal’s Romantic period; and indulge in a tasting of delectable Portuguese pastries.
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Let AmaWaterways transform your summer vacation into an extended adventure through Europe. This limited-time offer ends March 31, 2025. Contact your travel advisor or visit AmaWaterways.com/FreeLand to reserve your river cruise and land journey today.
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